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Oct 20 2010

Dulles International Airport’s indoor pet relief areas

Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the second airport I’ve been in with a pet relief area on the air side of security (Seattle’s Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the other, but there’s really no comparison between the two spots). We arrived in Dulles on a flight from Seattle, and — as so often happens — the layover I’d counted on between our Seattle flight and our next flight to Paris had evaporated, leaving us too little time to take Chloe out to one of Dulles’ three outdoor locations.… Read the rest

Aug 22 2010

Chloe’s Clicks: Dog travel links we liked this week

The first link I gathered this past week, courtesy of @pettravelcom, was an article from The Philadelphia Inquirer about how the author connected with Italians on a recent visit by photographing their dogs. It really speaks to me — we added Chloe to our lives because we wanted pet company on our travels, but I’ve since learned that traveling with her is a wonderful way to meet people, and to meet them at their unguarded best.… Read the rest

Jul 12 2010

Taking a dog from Washington D.C. to New York City by public transit? Almost….

This topic came up yesterday in a tweet from a new follower who wondered if I knew of a way for her car-less aunt to get from her new home in D.C. to NYC, with a dog. I’ve written about this before, but the details are buried in several posts about public transit pet policies.… Read the rest

Jun 6 2010

Chloe’s Clicks: Dog travel links we liked this week

I’ll start with the most time-critical link: Inspired by the legendary Burning Man event, held every year in Nevada, a Santa Cruz resident known for planning dog events is holding the first-ever Burning Dog Festival near Big Sur, CA. The event will include dog-friendly hikes and agility classes, sightseeing trips, numerous outdoor eating opportunities (including a luau!),… Read the rest

Oct 14 2009

Traveling by Baltimore public transit with a small dog

The Maryland Transit Administration (or “MTA Maryland”) operates local bus, commuter bus, subway, light rail and commuter rail systems in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. A customer service representative told me that on all forms of transportation, small dogs in carriers are allowed on board, for no additional fee.… Read the rest

Oct 5 2009

Traveling by Virginia Railway Express with a small dog

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) operates a commuter rail service connecting the Northern Virginia suburbs with Alexandria and Washington, D.C. The Manasses Line starts at Broad Run and Manassas; the Fredericksburg Line starts at Fredericksburg and comes into town by way of Quantico.… Read the rest

Sep 14 2009

Dog-friendly luxury: Kimpton Hotels

The Kimpton Hotel Group has 54 properties in 16 states, and they’re all pet-friendly. We’ve stayed in a handful, in Boston, Seattle and Portland, and each has been a delight. They’re typically small- to medium-sized boutique hotels, each with a distinctive decor and an excellent attitude towards pets.… Read the rest

Jun 18 2009

Hoist one with your dog in the D.C. area

It’s time for cold adult beverages on patios in Washington D.C. and environs too — and here’s a slightly younger article from washingtonian.com about “dog-friendly happy hours.” Be sure to read the comments for additional suggestions!… Read the rest

May 25 2009

Traveling by car-share (Zipcar etc.) with a dog

Zipcar operates a membership-based car-sharing service in over fifty cities in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Though the company makes mistakes (hello? pulled out of L.A.??), the car-sharing concept is terrific. Zipcar originally banned pets from its cars, but its current pet policy is sensible:

We understand that Fido and Tigger need to go to the vet on occasion. … Read the rest

May 2 2009

Traveling by Washington D.C. public transit with a small dog

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) pet policy for the Metro and for D.C. area buses is as follows:

The only animals that are permitted on Metrorail are service animals that assist people with disabilities. Pets are not permitted to ride Metrobus or Metrorail.… Read the rest